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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.48, 4,897.82 and 2,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.48, 4,897.82 and 2,284.28 is: 3,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.48 : 4,897.82 = 2,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.48/4,897.82 = 2,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.48x = 4,897.82 × 2,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.48x = 11,187,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187,965.23/3,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.90

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